REASONS TO
Invest in Aguascalientes
STRONG ECONOMY
Aguascalientes is characterized for having a high level of resilience, so much that our indicators always keep us ranked among the first places nationally.
As an example: Aguascalientes’ GDP per capita of 223,439 pesos is higher than the national average
- 1st place in average annual growth with 4.6% (INEGI 2010-2019)
- 6th place in estimated growth for 2021 in Mexico with 5.9%
- 6th place in social welfare (México cómo vamos)
- 5th place in innovation in economic sectors (IMCO 2020)
- 6th most competitive state (IMCO 2020)
- Accredited with the highest rating for healthy finances according to Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poors
We are the 6th most competitive state
GDP per capita
FDI per worker
Talent
Source: IMCO, 2018
- Top 10 Most Competitive
- Highly Competitive
- Moderately Competitive
- Low Competitiveness
More than 260 foreign companies installed
FDI (Foreign Direct Investment in the State)
Share of FDI by country of origin, period 2017-2020
Involvement of the Sectors with the most FDI during the period 2017-2020
Automotriz
Automotive
Methal-mechanic
Electronic
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HUMAN TALENT
Our most important strength in Aguascalientes is our people, which is why over the years we have worked to ensure the existence and perpetuity of human talent.
- We have up to 2,200 schools of all grades, according to the last census conducted in 2018.
- We have the third lowest illiteracy rate in Mexico.
- We have a Dual Education model where our higher education students learn alongside the industry in order to develop the skills that the market needs.
- Half of the population is 27 years old or younger.
YOUNG, EDUCATED AND TALENTED
Median age: 27
Population of 1.31 million
Level of studies of the EAP (Economically Active Population)
- 5 of the top ten ranking Universities in the Country.
- 54 higher education institutions, including master degrees.
- 5th place of the states with greater access to higher education.
- 11,880 students graduated from superior and postgraduate studies in the cycle 2019-2020, out of this total the 27% are from engineering careers.
- Bilingual. International and Sustainable Universities(BIS).
Research centers at higher education institutions
In our state the following universities specialize in the following areas:
- Intelligent systems and software engineering
- Robotics and intelligent systems
- Control and automation of industrial electrical systems
- Web technologies and distributed systems
- Computer engineering
- Energy efficiency in photovoltaic and solar thermal conversion
- Sustainable technology for agriculture
- Renewable energies, alternatives, and sustainability
- Logistics and packaging
- Automation and systems
- MiP and MEs development
- Mechatronic systems
- Assistive medical robotics for physical disabilities
- Electronic design
- Artificial intelligence
- Video games
- Mobile applications
INFRASTRUCTURE
The state of Aguascalientes has 21 industrial parks, they are equipped with high-level infrastructure that allows the development and growth of companies.
We also have photovoltaic parks throughout the State, which shows our commitment to enter the renewable energy axis and have energy security.
- 2nd national place in best availability of water and sanitation services.
- Power redundancy that ensures a power supply.
- Fuel storage facility, for liquids and gases.
- 8 solar power plants, photovoltaic technology
- 1,430 MWpk generation capacity
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Photovoltaic Parks
Renewable energies are a safe bet due to the conditions of proximity to centers of high demand, due to the altitude and climate of the entity, which facilitates production and power distribution. To date, there are eight projects amounting to 1,265 million dollars, generating more than 7,900 jobs in construction and employing more than 400 people for the operation and maintenance of the facilities.
| Company | Name | Investment Origin | Installed capacity MW | Investment INMMUSD | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Canadian Solar |
Aguascalientes Potencia 1 |
Canada |
63 |
85 |
Aguascalientes |
|
Alten Renewable Energy |
Alten Renewable Energy |
Spain |
290 |
369 |
El Llano |
|
Engie Group |
Trompezón |
France |
126 |
168 |
Aguascalientes |
|
IEnova and lnterGen |
Tepezalá II |
United States |
100 |
132 |
Tepezalá |
|
OPDE Investment |
Aguascalientes Sur I |
Spain |
29 |
36 |
Aguascalientes |
|
NEOEN |
Pachamama |
France |
375 |
325 |
El Llano |
|
Canadian Solar |
Horus AG |
Canada |
95 |
80 |
Pabellón de Arteaga |
|
Mire Solar (New) |
San Bartolo |
Mexico |
55 |
70 |
Aguascalientes |
|
|
|
|
1,133 |
1,265 |
|
Source: Ministry of Sustainability, Environment and Water of the State of Aguascalientes. 2020.
Electric power
Electricity in Aguascalientes is supplied through a triple connection to the National Interconnected Power Supply. This means that we have created infrastructure redundancy to provide a constant supply of power, so that we don’t depend on a single plant or power station to obtain energy. There are different energies of solar parks interested in giving their energy directly to the industry.
Industrial parks
The Aguascalientes Government owns several industrial parks along the main logistics axis of the Panamerican Highway, as well as in the municipalities of Calvillo and El Llano. The prices of the industrial park of the State Government are subsidized. A recovery fee is charged for the costs of urbanization and infrastructure to continue the development of industrial spaces at competitive costs. There are 11 state industrial parks, 2 municipal parks, and 6 private parks.
LOCATION AND LOGISTICS
- Strategic location in the center of Mexico, the area with the greatest economic dynamism.
- Total area of 5,616 km2
- Average temperature of 18.5 ° C
- Earthquake free zone
- 11 municipalities
- 51.3% of all foreign trade activity occurs within 500 kilometers, mainly within the area known as the "Golden Triangle."
- $156 million dollars invested in new infrastructure projects
- Highway 45, one of the main roads in Mexico.
- Two train companies serving both coasts
- International airport
- Customs office
- Part of the NASCO corridor
- Our International Airport has four international routes and numerous daily flights to Mexico City.
- As part of the North American Corridor Coalition (NASCO) route, we continually work to manage and improve cargo transport conditions in Aguascalientes.
- Due to its location, Aguascalientes has become a pivot point for the convergence of the two main rail lines in Mexico: Ferromex and Kansas City Southern. This allows us to connect the Atlantic and Pacific coasts with our northern neighbors in the United States and Canada.
- The neighboring states of Zacatecas and San Luis Potosí also use our customs center for their foreign trade operations.
- In order to meet the demands of the industry, we are working on a project to create a cargo area with a customs office at the Aguascalientes International Airport.
INDUSTRY READINESS
Our State has always been characterized by its development in the automotive industry, however, in recent years our goal has focused on diversifying our industries to grow our economy.
As part of this strategy, 8 strategic sectors have been designated in which optimal development and foray into the area can be achieved. It is important to mention that the academic, business, research centers and government sectors are added to these efforts to achieve excellent results.
MORE THAN 50 YEARS WITHOUT STRIKES IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
- Skilled and available workforce
- Low turnover
- Design and Technology Center
- Dual Education Model
- Certified local providers
- 7th place in Economic Potential and Competitive Costs (fDiIntelligence)
The metal-mechanic sector is represented by 50 companies in the state of Aguascalientes, among which the following stand out: Doiter Castings, Solinda, Kitagawa, ICMA, Mahema, Kaizen Mexicana, Creative Engineering, INDUMEC, among others.
The principal procedures that are carried out in the state
- Clipping
- Turning
- Milling
- Frosting
- Dubbing
- Deformation
- Rolling Up
- Welding
- Finishing
As for the mining sector, in Aguascalientes there are 21 mines that generate around 1,110 jobs, where mainly gold, silver, zinc and copper are extracted.
Number 17th Nationwide ranking in the production of metals and minerals. Aguascalientes counts with gas pipelines, which are the ones that transport the natural gas through all the state. Main metals and minerals extracted in the mines:
- SILVER: 48,673 ounces
- LEAD: 4.571.98 tons
- ZINC: 662,354 tons
- CAST: 156,970.90 tons
- GOLD: 3,951 ounces
- COPPER: 1,147.25 ounces
- The textile and footwear industry are part of the main economic activities in Aguascalientes.
- There are approximately 400 companies in the entity that belong to this sector, considering: manufactures, commerce and SMEs.
- 8,203 jobs have been created in the State sector within it.
- We are number 12 in the national ranking in the production of textiles and shoes.
- There are approximately 25 packing and packing industries in Aguascalientes.
- The percentage of employment in this sector is 4% of the total in the state.
- The main packing and packing companies installed in the state are: DHL, FedEx, Estafeta, Red Pack.
AGUASCALIENTES INDUSTRIAL CLUSTER
Aguascalientes counts with its own Industrial Cluster: CLIA for its acronym in Spanish.
This well-structured cluster seeks to promote, through the triple helix, the economic development and increase competitiveness in the Automotive, Aeronautical, Biomedical, Software and Innovation (R + D + I) industries.
- Its participation in the automotive sector represents 24% of the state's GDP.
- $298,148 MXN of the total State's GDP.
- Its participation in the manufacturing sector represents 32.5% of the state's GDP.
- Its participation of the State's manufacturing sector represents 2.3% of the National's Manufacturing GDP.
A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE
Living in Aguascalientes means guaranteeing a prosperous life quality.
Its Social Progress Index scores 70.6, above the national average of 67.2, which places the state in sixth place among the rest of the states of the Republic (The Social Progress Index is the comprehensive measure, complementary to GDP, which evaluates the life quality of the population).
In addition, highlighted as a thriving state, Aguascalientes continues working to ensure the best and most integral ecosystem of life.
- Aguascalientes has an economic complexity index of 0.80.
- 9th in the ranking of states with the highest economic complexity.
- Aguascalientes has a GDP per capita of $222,861; eighth place.
- Third state with the lowest level of illiteracy: 1.10% illiteracy rate.
- 2nd. place in green areas satisfaction.
- 1st place with the shortest transfer times.
- 5th. place in households with computers (53.4%).
Source: México, ¿Cómo vamos? 2020
- 6th national place in life quality
- 3rd national place in perception of citizen security in the country
- Homeownership
- World-class healthcare system
- International Schools and Universities in the Top 10 national ranking
- 9th most livable city
Life quality
Housing
- 62.8% of the population has a home of their own
- Coverage of basic services:
- 98.9% Sewerage
- 99.6% Electricity
- 99.7% Piped water
- 2nd best availability of water and sanitation services
Health
- 1st place in nutrition and access to basic medical care
- 10 general hospitals
- 3 specialized hospitals
- International services
- Specialized services for the Japanese community
- 3rd place in life expectancy
Security
- Ranked as the 3rd State in Mexico with the highest social perception of security
- C5: State Center for Coordination, Command, Communication and Computing
- Intensive use of high-tech intelligence systems
- Confidence Test: 100% confidence in police forces
Family Life Quality
- International executives will find a comfortable lifestyle in Aguascalientes for themselves and their families. We have numerous residential areas with great attractions such as golf courses, gyms and common areas. In addition, there are international and bilingual schools.
Health
- Providing medical and health services to the population is a permanent priority of the State Government. We have achieved total coverage in medical attention, and we are ranked 4th nationally in the number of doctors per inhabitant. In terms of medical care, according to INEGI, the State is ranked #4 in the country. The state has ten general hospitals and three specialty hospitals.
Housing and services
- Nearly three-quarters of the population lives in a home of their own, which means that this is a developed and stable community with strong roots. It also means that Aguascalientes is widely seen as a place to have a family and invest in assets. Coverage of basic services is among the highest in the country, even compared to countries like Germany and Ireland. We provide electricity, potable water and sewage to virtually every household in the state.